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| Above, a friend with his lever-action. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
With the advent of semi-automatic rifles, it was thought that lever-action rifles are now just relics of the past.
Not so.
Lever-action rifles have seen a resurgence in recent years with new models being introduced by the likes of Smith & Wesson and Rossi among others. Personally, I have a pre-1964 Winchester 94 that I enjoy shooting.
Pew Pew Tactical has posted a list of the best lever-action rifles of 2014.
Before getting into the nitty-gritty, they begin with:
Lever-action rifles have been around since the 1800s, putting food on the table and serving in many conflicts over the last two centuries. At the time, they were a technological advancement that enabled faster shooting than was previously possible.
As the decades advanced, they were surpassed by semi-auto rifles and largely categorized as relics from a bygone era. Thankfully, these old-school cool rifles have seen a recent resurgence in interest, with manufacturers offering remakes of old models as well as updated tactical versions.
Whether that interest is generated by restrictive gun laws or nostalgia, we’re happy to see it. Hold onto your hat, partner; we’re going to show you some of the best lever-action rifles you can still buy today!
To read more, go here.
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